There is a very distinct possibility there could be a government shutdown this weekend. Continue reading →
{FD} Virginia legislative election has come down to a tie, court rules
The Virginia legislative election’s margin of victory just went from one to none. Continue reading →
{FD} House races to avoid government shutdown with the clock ticking
There is a very distinct possibility there could be a government shutdown this weekend. Continue reading →
{FD} Veterans turned congressmen push for DOJ investigation into Assad’s targeting of US troops
Two House lawmakers and combat veterans are leading a bipartisan effort urging the Justice Department to open an investigation into the role the Syrian regime, led by President Bashar al-Assad, played in targeting American troops during the war in Iraq. Continue reading →
{FD} Values voters left, right and center
How do you mix religion and politics? Continue reading →
{FD} Senate Dem Mark Warner warns Trump of ‘significant consequences’ if Mueller fired
The top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee delivered a dramatic speech Wednesday on the floor of the Senate to warn President Trump of “immediate and significant consequences” if he takes any action to remove Special Counsel Robert Mueller. Continue reading →
{FD} FBI’s Andrew McCabe in spotlight amid Trump text controversy
FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe is in the spotlight amid a new controversy surrounding FBI officials. Continue reading →
{FD} Al Franken finally sets date for his Senate exit
Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., has finally set a date for his departure from Congress. Continue reading →
{FD} Trump tells GOP lawmakers ‘we’re warriors together’ in celebration of tax bill victory
A jubilant President Trump on Wednesday celebrated the passing of a sweeping tax reform bill by heaping praise on Republican lawmakers and referring to them as his fellow “warriors.” Continue reading →
{FD} Trump talks tax bill win at White House — live blog
President Trump is expected to hold a news conference following the passage of the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” — the first major U.S. tax code overhaul in 31 years. Continue reading →
{FD} Trump pats McConnell on the back over tax bill’s Senate passage
President Trump gave Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell a public pat on the back Wednesday, after the Senate approved the final version of Republicans’ tax reform package – setting aside past feuds with the GOP leader over health care and other iss… Continue reading →
{FD} Congress votes on tax bill: What the ‘Tax Cuts and Jobs Act’ means for you
Lawmakers have made progress on the tax reform bill, formally known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Here are some key takeaways of the legislation. Continue reading →
{FD} Trump administration finds success in bringing home Americans detained abroad
President Trump is well known for his brash and confrontational style of governing – but it could be the more diplomatic side of his administration generating some of the biggest victories in 2017. Continue reading →
{FD} Ivanka Trump’s surprise visit to Connecticut school angers some parents
A surprise school visit by Ivanka Trump drew ire from some parents of a Connecticut academy, with one who yanked their child from class to protest the first daughter and White House adviser’s father, President Trump. Continue reading →
{FD} Hillary Clinton popularity hits all-time low, poll shows
Hillary Clinton’s approval ratings have hit an all-time low, reflecting the sustained scrutiny the former secretary of state and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee continues to face. Continue reading →
{FD} Jimmy Carter statue in South Dakota vandalized
A bronze statue of former President Jimmy Carter in Rapid City, SD, was vandalized Tuesday, officials said. Continue reading →
{FD} Parents upset over surprise school visit by Ivanka Trump
A surprise school visit by Ivanka Trump drew ire from parents of a Connecticut academy who wanted to yank their children from class to protest the first daughter and White House adviser’s father, President Trump. Continue reading →
{FD} Palm Springs to remove ‘segregation’ trees between golf course, black neighborhood
Palm Springs, Calif., says it will remove a row of trees dividing a neighborhood and a golf course after residents complained that the trees evoked feelings of “segregation” and “discrimination.” Continue reading →
{FD} Why Trump’s tax reform triumph isn’t matched by public enthusiasm
After a long political drought on Capitol Hill, tax reform is a big win for President Trump, no question about it. Continue reading →
{FD} Deal on DACA program expected in January
White House officials and top senators are preparing an immigration bill for January aimed at resolving the legal status of so-called “Dreamers.” Continue reading →
